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Rotary Cutters

RCF2084

326-461M

Operator’s Manual

 Printed 11/14/18

33007

RCF2084 With Dual Tailwheels and 
Front & Rear Chain Guard Options

RCF2084 With Single Tailwheel and 

Front Rubber Guard Option

Summary of Contents for RCF2084

Page 1: ... Read the Operator s Manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it Rotary Cutters RCF2084 326 461M Operator s Manual Printed 11 14 18 33007 RCF2084 With Dual Tailwheels and Front Rear Chain Guard Options RCF2084 With Single Tailwheel and Front Rubber Guard Option ...

Page 2: ... the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine Update the record by adding the machine weight and measurements provided in the Specifications Capacities Section of this manual with the Option s weight and measurements Dealer Contact Information Model Number Serial Number Machine Height Machine Length Machine Width Machine Weight Delivery Date First Operation Accessories Name...

Page 3: ... Front Single Chain Guard Assembly 10 Optional Rear Guards 11 Remove Rear Metal Band Deflector 11 Rear Single Chain Guard 11 Replaceable Skid Shoes Accessory 11 Single Tailwheel Assembly 12 Dual Tailwheel Assembly 12 Driveline Installation 13 Tractor Hook Up 14 Hook up Driveline to Tractor 15 Check Clearances 15 Check Driveline Collapsible Length 15 Shorten Driveline 16 Check Driveline Maximum Len...

Page 4: ...uipment Download the appropriate App on your smart phone open the App point your phone on the QR code and take a picture Dealer QR Locator The QR code on the left will link you to available dealers for Land Pride products Refer to Parts Manual QR Locator on this page for detailed instructions RCF2084 Rotary Cutters 326 461M See previous page for Table of Contents ...

Page 5: ...hildren to play on the power machine or implement Use extra caution when backing up Before the tractor starts to move look down and behind to make sure the area is clear Safety at All Times Careful operation is your best assurance against an accident All operators no matter how much experience they may have should carefully read this manual and other related manuals or have the manuals read to the...

Page 6: ... location Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning Always hitch the implement to the machine towing it Do not use the safety chain tow the implement Transport Safely Comply with federal state and local laws Use towing vehicle and trailer of adequate size and capacity Secure equipment towed on a trailer with tie downs and chains Sudden braking can cause a towed trailer to swerve and u...

Page 7: ...phones while operating equipment Use Seat Belt and ROPS Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll over protective structures ROPS and seat belt in almost all power machines Combination of a CAB or ROPS and seat belt will reduce the risk of serious injury or death if the power machine should be upset If ROPS is in the locked up position fasten seat belt snugly and securely to help protect agai...

Page 8: ...it our dealer locator at www landpride com 3 Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as 818 130C Caution 540 rpm 33020 33020 specified by Land Pride When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request 4 Refer to this section for proper label placement To install new labels a Clean surface are...

Page 9: ...rmation 11 14 18 RCF2084 Rotary Cutters 326 461M Table of Contents 818 556C Danger Thrown Object 818 564C Danger Rotating Blades 818 142C Danger Rotating Driveline 33020 33021 33021 33021 838 614C 2 x 9 Red Reflector 2 places ...

Page 10: ...mation RCF2084 Rotary Cutters 326 461M 11 14 18 Table of Contents 818 543C Danger Guard Missing 2 places 818 681C Notice 20 MPH Max 818 552C Danger Rotating Driveline 24597 24597 33016 33020 33021 818 540C Danger Guard Missing ...

Page 11: ...rating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from this machine Application The utility duty RCR2084 Rotary Cutter is built and designed by Land Pride for cutting on gently sloping or slightly contoured right of ways pastures set aside acres and row crop fields Its 84 cutting width and Quick Hitch capability makes it compatible with the more maneuverable 45 to 90 hp tractors with 54...

Page 12: ...g The solid plug on top of the gearbox must be replaced with a vented dipstick before operating the implement 30216 DO NOT OVERFILL Oil Level Plug Remove Solid Plug Install Vented Dipstick Tractor Requirements Tractor horsepower and hitch category should be within the range noted below Tractors outside the horsepower range must not be used Tractor Horsepower Rating 45 to 90 hp Hitch Category Cat I...

Page 13: ...ate upwards If they are too stiff to rotate loosen nuts 12 until floating top link 11 rotates freely Hitch Assembly Figure 1 2 33132 3 Point Hitch Assembly Refer to Figure 1 2 1 Assemble left hand and right hand hitch straps 6 7 to the inside hitch plates as shown with 5 8 11 X 2 bolts 1 bushings 2 flat washers 3 and hex flange locknuts 4 Tighten locknuts to the correct torque 2 Attach end without...

Page 14: ...tation if a bystander is in or around the area Front Rubber Guard Assembly Refer to Figure 1 3 1 Install Front Rubber Guards 1 2 as shown with 3 8 16 x 1 GR5 carriage bolts 3 and hex whiz nuts 4 2 Tighten nuts to the correct torque Front Single Chain Guard Assembly Refer to Figure 1 4 1 Install front chain guards 1 2 as shown with 3 8 16 x 1 GR5 carriage bolts 3 and hex whiz nuts 4 2 Tighten nuts ...

Page 15: ...ngle Chain Guard Refer to Figure 1 6 1 Remove Rear Metal Band Deflector following the above instructions 2 Install rear chain guard 2 with four 1 2 13 x 1 GR5 carriage bolts 3 and hex whiz nuts 5 Draw whiz nuts up snug do not tighten at this time 3 Install 1 2 13 x 3 1 2 GR5 carriage bolts 4 deflector spacers 5 and hex whiz nuts 5 Draw whiz nuts up snug 4 Tighten all whiz nuts 5 to the correct tor...

Page 16: ...racket 2 to the deck top with 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 GR5 cap screws 6 flat washers 11 and hex flange locknuts 10 Tighten locknuts 10 to the correct torque 2 See important note above Attach tailwheel beam 1 to tailwheel mounting bracket 2 with 5 8 11 x 3 3 4 hex head cap screw 8 flat washer 12 and locknut 9 3 Attach left hand inner adjusting bracket 3 to the deck rear with two 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 GR5 carriage b...

Page 17: ...rotate doors open 3 Remove M12 x 1 25 x 65mm GR8 bolt 2 from end of driveline 1 IMPORTANT The driveline must be lubricated before putting it into service Refer to Lubrication Points on page 28 4 Slide slip clutch end of driveline 1 onto gearbox input shaft until hole in driveline yoke aligns with notch in gearbox shaft 5 Insert M12 x 1 25 x 65mm GR8 bolt 2 through holes in slip clutch and secure w...

Page 18: ...l ll Quick Hitch Insert hairpin cotters 6 in hole B c See also Figure 1 12 Figure 1 13 for illustration of hitch pin positions in clevis 4 Connect top center 3 Point link to upper pivot hitch holes with clevis pin 8 and hairpin cotter 7 NOTE Land Pride s QH15 Category I or QH20 Category II Quick Hitch can be attached to the tractor to provide quick and easy 3 point hook up and detachment See your ...

Page 19: ...um length A driveline that is too long can damage tractor and implement IMPORTANT An additional driveline may be required if implement is attached to more than one tractor or if a Quick Hitch is used IMPORTANT Skip to Check Driveline Collapsible Length if driveline is too long to start onto tractor power take off shaft 8 Pull back on driveline yoke collar 1 and push driveline yoke onto the tractor...

Page 20: ...ess than 1 2 the free length with both inner and outer profile tubes being of equal length 1 Apply multi purpose grease to the inside of the outer shaft and reassemble the driveline 2 Assemble the two driveline profiles together with just 1 2 overlapping of the profile tubes as shown Once assembled measure and record maximum allowable length here ________ 3 Continue with Check Driveline Interferen...

Page 21: ... be adjusted vertically Deck Cutting Height Refer to Figure 3 2 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Avoid direct contact with cutter blades by wearing a pair of gloves Cutter blades have sharp edges and burrs that can cause injuries 1 With gloves on carefully rotate blades and stump jumper until blade tips are in the position shown 2 Measure distance from cutting tip of front blade to ground ...

Page 22: ...que 5 Readjust tractor s lower 3 point lift arms as needed See Deck Cutting Height instructions on page 17 Dual Tailwheel Height Adjustment Refer to Figure 3 4 If front blade tip is set at desired cutting height and back blade tip is at same height or lower or is higher than front blade tip by more than 1 then the tailwheel 1 must be adjusted up or down as follows 1 Use tractor s 3 point hydraulic...

Page 23: ...rformance 3 Lock tractor center link in this position once correct length is achieved Adjustment on center 3 point link can be made depending on customer s preference NOTE Customer may adjust tractor center 3 point link to his or her preference Lengthening tractor center 3 point link allows more movement while going over raised surfaces Shortening the link allows more movement while crossing over ...

Page 24: ...rbox shaft shields must be installed and in good working condition to avoid driveline entanglement and projectiles flying off of the driveline Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high speeds therefore the use of front and rear safety guards is mandatory when cutting along roadways and in areas where people may be present Stop blade rotation if a bystander is in or around the ar...

Page 25: ...rking condition 5 Check driveline to make certain it is securely connected to the tractor power take off shaft and cutter gearbox shaft 6 Check driveline guards to make certain they are in good condition and in place 7 Carefully raise and lower implement to ensure that the drawbar tires and other equipment on the tractor do not contact cutter frame or driveline 8 With cutter deck resting on solid ...

Page 26: ...peed is reached and then disengage power take off 2 Engage tractor park brake shut tractor engine off and remove switch key Stay on tractor until blades have come to a complete stop Field Operation DANGER To avoid serious injury or death Clear area to be cut of debris and other unforeseen removable objects before cutting Mark non removable hazards such as tree stumps post stubs protruding objects ...

Page 27: ...sily see you and pass you safely Reduce your speed when traveling over rough and hilly terrain Avoid quick or sharp steering corrections Take extra care to ensure that the mower doesn t come into contact with obstacles such as trees buildings or fences Use accessory lights and appropriate reflective devices to provide adequate warning to pedestrians and other vehicle operators when traveling on pu...

Page 28: ...t in a thrown blade Always use a new locknut when installing blades Always inspect cutting blades before each use Make certain they are properly installed and are in good working condition Replace any blade that is damaged worn bent or excessively nicked Small nicks can be ground out Remove blades and sharpen or replace as follows 1 Place tractor gear selector in park and set brakes shut engine of...

Page 29: ...11 16 Socket Wrench On Blade Nut 3 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Always shut tractor down using Tractor Shutdown Procedure provided in this manual before dismounting tractor Clutch Run In Refer to Refer to Figure 5 2 Slip Clutch Figure 5 2 1 Using a pencil or other marker scribe a line across the exposed edges of the clutch plates and friction discs 2 Carefully loosen each of the 8 spri...

Page 30: ...sory Skid Shoe Maintenance Refer to Figure 5 5 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Excessive wear on skid shoes can damage side panels cause inadequate operation of cutter and create a safety hazard Always replace skid shoes at the first sign of wearing thin There are skid shoes mounted on the cutter sides Check both skid shoes for wear and replace if necessary Order only genuine Land Pride p...

Page 31: ...lied to the lower deck area to minimize oxidation 2 Check blades and blade bolts for wear and replace if necessary See Cutter Blade Maintenance on page 24 3 Inspect for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace as needed 4 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Ask your dealer for Land Pride aerosol touch up paint Paint is also available in touch up bottles with bru...

Page 32: ... until oil flows out of side plug hole Reinstall and tighten side oil plug 2 and vented dipstick 1 Type of Lubrication 80 90W EP Gear Lube Quantity Fill until oil reaches top mark on dipstick or begins to flow out side plug hole in gearbox NOTE Do not overfill Cutter should be level when checking oil Oil expands when hot therefore always check oil level when cold 30215 Do Not Overfill IMPORTANT Th...

Page 33: ...tents Driveline Profiles Quantity Clean coat inner tube of driveline with a light film of grease and then reassemble Driveline U Joints Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity 6 pumps Driveline Shield Bearings Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity 6 pumps 8 Hours 8 Hours 20 Hours 33050 33050 14618 ...

Page 34: ...eveled gears cast iron housing 1 3 8 6 spline input shaft and 2 output shaft Gearbox Oil Capacity Type 7 Pints of EP 80 90W oil Deck Construction All welded deck Deck Material Thickness 10 Gauge 134 Side Skirt Material Thickness 10 Gauge 134 Skid Shoes Standard Accessory Full length weld on skid shoes 1 4 x 2 1 2 x 18 7 16 Long bolt on replaceable skid shoes Bolts to weld on skid shoes Stump Jumpe...

Page 35: ...31 Section 5 Specifications Capacities 11 14 18 RCF2084 Rotary Cutters 326 461M Table of Contents 33017 ...

Page 36: ...increased material flow and added protection Round back design Helps discharge grass better than enclosed or partially enclosed cutters 11 15 16 Deck Height Allows cutter to handle heavy cutting conditions 1 1 2 to 12 Cutting height Provides for a wide range of cutting conditions Full length skid shoes Provides sidewall reinforcement and full protection to bottom of sidewall 1 2 x 4 Heat treated f...

Page 37: ...er take off Engage power take off at low rpms and then slowly increase engine speed See Blade Engagement on page 22 Tractor has Instant off power take off Slowly reduce engine speed to an idle then disengage power take off See Blade Disengagement on page 22 Blades wearing excessively Cutting on sandy ground Raise cutting height Contacting ground frequently Raise cutting height Blades coming loose ...

Page 38: ...5 210 M16 X 1 5 155 115 240 180 335 245 5 8 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 M18 X 2 5 195 145 310 230 405 300 3 4 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1 5 220 165 350 260 485 355 3 4 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 M20 X 2 5 280 205 440 325 610 450 7 8 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20 X 1 5 310 230 650 480 900 665 7 8 14 250 185 640 475 905 670 M24 X 3 480 355 760 560 1050 780 1 8 340 250 875 645 1230 910 M24 X 2 ...

Page 39: ... specifically includes failure to properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty should be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and all warranty adjustments must be made through an authorized Land Pride dealer Land Pride reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice This Warranty shall...

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